Photo Credit: All-Star Chef Classic/AEG
Where were you born: Los Angeles
How long in LA: My whole life
Neighborhood: Venice/Santa Monica
Occupation: Chef
Favorite Restaurant: Mélisse, with Charcoal Venice as a close second
Best Sushi: My all time favorite sushi spot was Mori, before Mori Onodera left. Now, it would be Urusawa
Best Italian: Angelini Osteria
Best dessert: I don’t really have a sweet tooth, so for me, the best dessert is a well curated cheese plate. If I do have a craving for something sweet, I’d say the best dessert is Nancy Silverton’s budino
Best place for a romantic date: Lunch at Nobu in Malibu on a sunny spring day
Best place for a power business meeting: Lunch at Providence
If you have out of town guests, which hotel would you recommend? A room in the Palisades wing at the Fairmont Santa Monica
Favorite shopping venue/boutique: Isaia
Favorite place to buy jewelry/watches: I jump around depending on what watch I’m looking for
Favorite Charity Event: LA Loves Alex’s Lemonade
Favorite Cultural Event: The release of Beaujolais wine
Best Steakhouse: Charcoal Venice
Best Pizza: Pizzeria Mozza
Best Lunch: Spago Beverly Hills
Best Gym/Athletic Facility: Equinox Marina del Rey
Best Massage: Dr. Shelly Boston
Best Limousine/Driving Service: Uber black car
Best Museum/Exhibit: LACMA / Breathing Light
Describe your city in three words: I only need two. Dog Town
All-around favorite spot in Los Angeles: Zuma Beach
Best Aspect of Los Angeles: It’s a great place to be because of the weather and proximity to different places. Living here, I am close to the beach and the city, and I can get to the snow in almost 4 hours. It’s a great mix of sunshine, city life, nightlife and culture
